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St Bartholomew's Hospital

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Barts was founded in 1123 by Rahere.

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St Bartholomew's Hospital

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St Bartholomew's Hospital - Victorian extension

{On the frieze above the pillars:} Saint Bartholomew's Hospital, Founded by...

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St Bartholomew's Hospital

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Bart's War Memorial

{Entering the hospital from West Smithfield you walk through an arched passag...

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Sir William Bowman

Sir William Bowman

Ophthalmic surgeon and anatomist. Best known for his research using microscopes to study various human organs, though during his lifetime he pursued a successful career as an ophthalmologist. Born...

Person, Medicine

1 memorial
N. Burton

N. Burton

District Staff Officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1908-1954. Officer in the Order of St John.

Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
First refraction hospital in the world

First refraction hospital in the world

Formed as the London Refraction Hospital (or the Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians), became the Institute of Optometry in 1988.

Building, Medicine

1 memorial
Thomas Wakley

Thomas Wakley

Reformer and founder of "The Lancet" - begun in Oct 1823. Spoke in Parliament in defence of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.  See Caroline's Miscellany for more information. Born Membury, Devon. Buried at K...

Person, Medicine

1 memorial
Hannah Billig

Hannah Billig

Doctor. Born at 41 Hanbury Street, Spitalfields. Qualified as a doctor in 1925, she set up her first clinic in the east end of London in 1935. During WW2 she was the doctor in charge of air raid sh...

Person, Community / Clubs, Medicine, India, Israel/Palestine

1 memorial